A desktop computer
is a personal computer that is
designed to fit conveniently on top
of a typical office desk.
A desktop computer typically comes
in several units that are connected
together during installation: (1)
the processor, which can be in a
microtower or minitower designed to
fit under the desk or in a unit that
goes on top of the desk, (2) the
display monitor, (3) and input
devices - usually a keyboard and a
mouse. Today, almost all desktop
computers include a built-in modem,
a CD-ROM drive, a multi-gigabyte
magnetic storage drive, and
sometimes a diskette drive.
At home, most desktop computer users
also purchase a printer.
In businesses and increasingly at
home, desktop computers can be
interconnected and can share
resources such as printers by being
connected to a local area network.
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